Matt and Kim of epic proportions...

Hey all.

So, working on the new Matt and Kim record here at Maze. We've been at it for over a month and while I'm a little fried, I'm also very excited. I think it's a really cool record with great songs.

We use only the finest gear.

We have the most premium snacks, like these.

Matt likes keyboards: lots of them.

Next door, my buddy Exit is working on his Common remix project. It's gonna be badass!

Michael Dorio and Brad Hagen from Trances Arc stopped by to say what's up. Brad lent a little percussion to the record for us.

Bruce Lee.

Plate reverb is the only reverb

Imagine a world before computers.

Imagine making records with only 4 or best case 8 tracks. Imagine life where a performance would be captured on tape and never edited, tuned or manipulated on a DAW.

Imagine standing in a recording studio the size of your bedroom, with a tape machine the size of a refrigerator and a console with huge knobs and a guy wearing Ray-Bans and smoking a cigarette while he's turning them.

Now look to your left. See that big wooden crate in the corner? That's a plate reverb. That is the sound of music from the early 50's through the 80's, all 6ft and 400 lbs of it.

There is no reverb but plate reverb.

Well, spring reverb is a very close second. Everything else is just an algorithm.

Reptar + Blender = Cannabis Babies

Hey all. I'm such a douche. I haven't made a post in months. It's all in the name of music though, as I've been stupid-busy.

Look out for several posts over the next few days.

In the meantime, check out my new favorite band Reptar. They're the best band in Athens right now. Period. We've just cut a 7-inch that will be out soon. Keep an eye out for it in stores as well as iTunes.

Best,

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Where in the World is Benjamin Sandiego?

I don't know, but she's not here. I wish I could tell you where I am, but I cannot. Where is here exactly? I wish I could tell you, but I can't it's a secret. Let me tell you though, it's a magical place, with a Neve 8058, MXR Flanger/Doublers, and real Gates Sta-Level's. I imagine it's probably a lot like Waldo's crib...

Whigs vs Johny Cash vs Rolling Stones

From the Whigs sessions at Chase Park Transduction in Athens, GA.

The Whigs' new album, In The Dark,got some love from Rolling Stone the other day. Check it out here.

Go see why they're one of the best live bands on the planet. Tour dates here.__